Construction Helper

Position Summary

The Construction Helper is a working position. The position utilizes personal construction skills to construct homes, and is responsible for following the supervision, safety, instruction/training provided by the Site Supervisor to ensure daily quality of work at a new build or repair site. This position fosters an environment of learning and team building for site volunteers and partner families.

• Shadow and work alongside Site Supervisors to build new HFHSTW homes as per house plans, specifications and quality requirements
• Expand construction skills by accepting and applying guidance and training by Site Supervisors and Construction Director.
• Maintain a positive and engaging attitude to help promote a work site environment that contributes to a successful experience for volunteers and partner family members that encourages them to return and to serve as good ambassadors for HFHSTW
• As experience allows, assist with training all volunteers and family partner members on construction techniques and HFHSTW safety standards each day they are on the worksite
• Assist with home repair/rehab/warranty projects, as necessary, including scheduling and supervising subcontractors to ensure a quality work product
• Constantly evaluate work site safety to ensure safe work practices and re-train if necessary
• Use responsibly and maintain all tools, equipment and vehicles
• Additional duties as assigned

• Commitment to and willingness to advocate for Habitat’s mission
• A commitment to HFHSTW’s Strategic Plan
• Respect, promote and safeguard the rights and dignities of all people, without discrimination or bullying of any kind
• Professional construction appearance – maintain clothing free of holes, stains, etc.
• Capacity to develop and maintain successful and productive relationships with partner families, volunteers, Board of Directors, vendors, and co-workers
• Ability to treat all individuals with the respect, courtesy and dignity that reflects the mission of HFHSTW
• Excellent communication, listening and interpersonal skills
• Willingness & patience to work with unskilled volunteers
• Ability to excel within in a team environment
• Ability to work in the United States

• High School Diploma/GED required, some college preferred
• Construction or OSHA certification/training preferred
• 1 year of construction, renovation or home repair experience required

• Ability to communicate and exchange information
• Ability to routinely lift and/or move up to 50lbs – unassisted
• Ability to routinely lift over 50lbs with assistance
• Ability to bend for extended periods of time
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to crawl for extended periods of time
• Ability to walk for extended periods of time
• Ability to reach & pull
• Ability to use fingers to type, grab & manipulate
• Ability to climb
• Ability to work in adverse weather conditions
• Ability to work at levels over 6’ high for extended periods of time
• Ability to work in small or confined spaces
• Good eye to hand coordination
• Good sense of balance